The “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen has been a staple feature in Windows operating systems for years. It is a handy tool that allows users to perform various important functions such as lock the computer, switch users, start task manager, sign out, and change password. However, some users might prefer to customize this screen, adding or removing options that are useful or unnecessary. Fortunately, it is possible to modify the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen to suit individual preferences.

Here’s how to add or remove options from the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen on Windows:

Adding Options

Step 1: Go to the Start menu, type “regedit” in the search field, and click on “regedit.exe” to open the Registry Editor.

Step 2: Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options.

Step 3: Right-click on the “Image File Execution Options” folder and select “New” > “Key”. Name the key “logonui.exe” (without quotes).

Step 4: Right-click on the newly-created “logonui.exe” key and select “New” > “Key”. Name this new key “SpecialAccounts”.

Step 5: Right-click on “SpecialAccounts” and select “New” > “Key”. Name this new key “UserList”.

Step 6: Right-click “UserList” and select “New” > “DWORD (32-bit) Value”. Name this new value as the name of the option you wish to add. For instance, if you want to add “Hibernate”, name it “Hibernate”.

Step 7: Double-click the newly-created DWORD value and change the value data to “1”.

Step 8: Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Removing Options

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor as described in step 1 above.

Step 2: Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System.

Step 3: Right-click anywhere on the right-hand pane and select “New” > “DWORD (32-bit) Value”. Name this new value as “DisableCAD” (without quotes).

Step 4: Double-click on “DisableCAD” and set the value data to “1”.

Step 5: Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.